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#1

Panel Me Happy *LINK*

Jim Shaver - Oakville, Ontario

>Hi,

I guess this will qualify as a tool gloat. For several years now I have been watching my friend Konrad Sauer make beautiful infil hand planes. I respect his skill and passion for his craft, his planes are works of art!

I have been eyeing his selection now as well for some time, yesterday made the first choice, I placed an order for one of his panel planes. It was such an exciting feeling to know that I will soon be using one of his fine tools on my projects, the trip just became sweeter. A shoulder is also in the plans as is a coffin smoother is also tempting me....

Thanks to Wiley as well for a wonderful series of emails in helping me with the shoulder/rebate selection.

Take care,

Jim


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Sauer and Steiner Tool Works

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#2

Panel Me Happy, too...

Ted Owen, Pittsburgh

>just to look at a photo of it. What a beauty! Congratulations, Jim.

Did you get with or without adjuster?

Best, Ted

P.S. It's probably not seemly for a Moderator to tell someone he sucks, but you can guess my thoughts on that. : )

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Jim Shaver - Oakville, Ontario

>Hi Ted,

Go ahead...I can take it. I'm a goalie eh!

:-)

I did indeed select it with the adjuser and in African Blackwood.

Take care,

Jim

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Cameron

>The company makes very nice planes. That sucker is gonna be nice and heavy with the African blackwood in it. Just what you need for tough woods. Congratulations on your purchase!

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#5

I'm not a moderator, so. . .

Bruce, a MN Galoot

>YOU SUCK!!! You dawg! That is one gorgeous plane, going to good use in a good home.

Congrats!

Bruce, green with envy in MN

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#6

Jim in Burlington Ont.

Good Gloat

Jim in Burlington On

>I think it's almost to nice to use.

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#7

Yeah - BUT....

Rob Lee

>.... mine'll be ready before yours....!!

Cheers -

Rob

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#8

You sneaky Jimboy....!

HC Sakman

>When did you hit the jackpot Jim!? EH??? I'm greenish purple-red (for dramatic effect;-)with envy!

Congrats! You deserve it big guy!

Chico...

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#9

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Jim Shaver - Oakville, Ontario

>Hey Rob,

I saw yours.....Not sure about that....I think we may be in the saw lot....how cool eh!!

I can not tell you how much I was sorry to miss your chat the other night...it was Hockey night...I was glad to capture the saved comments..Thanks all who helped make that a great evening.

Take care,

Jim

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#10

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Jim Shaver - Oakville, Ontario

>Hi Chico,

Are you kidding, I have been wanting one of Konrad's planes for a long time...sort of had to wait for the right moment...ah, I'll mail you some shavings...okay??

Chico, You have to meet Konrad some day....

:-)

take care,

Jim

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#11

Re: Good Gloat

Jim Shaver - Oakville, Ontario

>Hi Jim,

If mine is anything like the one in Konrad's shop that he made for himself I may not be able to actually speak words legable while I am using it, just burble sounds!!

take care,

Jim

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#12

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Jim Shaver - Oakville, Ontario

>You got that Right Bruce!!

:-)

Thanks!

Take care,

Jim

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#13

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Jim Shaver - Oakville, Ontario

>Thanks Cameron,

I guess you can always say it, you never make a mistake by buying quality...oh this is one that may be the start of a new direction in my work...I needed a bit of a bump after last year...I see a few new directions on my future.

Take care,

Jim

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John Edwards

>You will not be disapointed.

I`ve had the pleasure of working with Konrad (and his wife has a killer recipe for pork tenderloin) for several months.

The result?

22 1/2 Jointer,

17 1/2, 14 1/2 and 12 1/2 Panels all at 50*

# 4 smoother

1/2, 3/4, 1 and 1 1/4 shoulders

An A5 and a Panel Rebate is in the works for delivery in the near future.

All made from the same plank of rosewood. matching grain and book matched shoulders.

The picture is that of the 14 1/2 panel

Fantastic man. Fantastic planes.

Look for more soon.


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#15

Re: Yeah - BUT....

John Edwards

>That may be true Rob. But I`ve already got mine. And more then you too 8>)

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#16

OK, I can't help but commit...

Ted Owen, Pittsburgh

>a Moderator rules violation with this one.

YOU SUCK!!! BIG TIME

You suck so bad I'm going crazy out of my head over it. : )

Best, Ted

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#17

Yeah, but the degree to which he

Bruce, a MN Galoot

>SUCKS!

What a collection! I'm not sure I understand, though, who is making this assemblage?

Bruce

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